The Traditional Japanese Religion

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The Traditional Japanese Religion Shinto The Traditional Japanese Religion

The Name Shinto is interpreted “The Way of the Gods” The name came from the Chinese words “shin tao” in the 8th century AD.

Beginnings Started about 500 BC It was originally a mixture of ancient practices: Nature Worship Fertility Cults (groups that pray for more crops) Fortune Telling Hero Worship Shamanism (magic)

Kami Followers of Shinto worship the spirits (or kami) that live in nature. Every part of nature is thought to be animated by a divinity (god). These gods are called kami. They dwell in nature, but can protect people. They are seen as good; they help and protect people. People pray to them and make offerings, such as wine, food or incense.

Kami play an important role in life. The kami are consulted before important events. Believers look into the Shinto calendar for a lucky day when all the gods will work in favor of the event. Offerings are made at these events to bring good luck.

Shinto Shrines Followers build shrines to specific kami. When entering a shrine, you pass through a tori gate. This gate is the gateway to the gods. It symbolizes leaving the finite world for the infinite world. Inside the shrine, believers wash hands and rinse out mouths to purify themselves. They pray, make requests, make offerings, and perform sacred dances.

Worship and Respect of Ancestors Absolute loyalty to family/ancestors is very important. Tradition and the family are still important. The main celebrations in Shinto relate to birth and marriage, through which family traditions are preserved.

Origami Origami = paper of the spirits This is a Japanese folk art in which paper is folded into beautiful shapes. They are often seen around Shinto shrines as offerings.

Shinto is not like most religions. No founder, written scriptures or religious law. Most Japanese citizens practice two religions: Shinto and Buddhism. Believers respect animals as messengers of the gods. “Mamori” are charms worn as an aid in healing and protection. An altar “kami-dana” is given a central place in many homes.

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